Search.romandos.com virus. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)

Search.romandos.com is the PUP that uses misleading techniques to prevent removal. Use Reimage to locate malicious components and get rid of them faster than with uninstall instructions. A full system scan blocks virus reappearance and prevents traffic to malicious domains.
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Romandos is a downloader software that can hijack your Mac OS

Romandos is yet another downloader that promotes a related search engine called Search.romandos.com. This search engine has caused lots of questions for those who are using Mac operating system[1]. Besides, it is related to an infamous Genieo virus.

At first, it looks like a regular search site, but later on it reveals its shady intentions to redirect the user to questionable third-party sites. Romandos Search does so because it seeks to generate revenue by promoting particular websites which, unfortunately, can hardly be counted as trustworthy.

Romandos virus appears to be designed for Mac users mainly; however, inattentive Windows users are at the risk of installing it, too. Once inside the system, it sets http://Search.romandos.com/ as default start and new tab site on Safari, Chrome, and other web browsers. However, you should try to avoid its installation at all costs.

Speaking of security dangers[2] that can arise during search sessions implemented via Romandos, you should take into account that thanks to this hijacker you can install spyware or malware programs, reveal your personal information and unexpectedly visit inappropriate websites (adult-only, gambling, or even phishing sites).

Techniques that are typically used by software developers to trick unsuspecting victims into clicking sponsored ads and install extra programs, are usually related to their tracking. Hijacker starts working behind your back as soon as it gets into the system. While technically this information is considered as personally non-identifiable, you should still try not to reveal your email address or computer's IP address to strangers. The easiest way to protect it is to initiate Romandos removal on your computer.

Ads provided in search results belong to various ad networks that the defined browser hijacker collaborates with. In the Terms of Use document provided on the main page of the search engine, you can find very suspicious statements:

Moreover, Romandos is meant to install the Software and the Approved Offers, and as such, they are not covered by this Agreement, we nor our subsidiaries, officers, affiliates and its licensors, shall never be liable, to the fullest extent possible, for any damage resulting from their actions or use.

Therefore, you can see that the potentially unwanted program can install “approved offers,” but it does not claim liability for any damage resulting from such action. That is simply dangerous, so we recommend you to to remove Romandos with all related components. To make this procedure easier, you can rely on Reimage.

Search.romandos.com virus is a suspicious program that causes annoying browser redirects on purpose. It seeks to push the user to affiliate websites and generate revenue this way.Remove Search.romandos.com from WindowsClick 'Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features' (if you are 'Windows XP' user, click on 'Add/Remove Programs').Remove Search.romandos.com from WindowsIf you are 'Windows 10 / Windows 8' user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once 'Quick Access Menu' shows up, select 'Control Panel' and 'Uninstall a Program'.Remove Search.romandos.com from WindowsRight click on each of suspicious entries and select 'Uninstall'Remove Search.romandos.com from WindowsRight click on browsers' icon and select 'Properties'Remove Search.romandos.com from WindowsSelect 'Shortcut' tab and delete 'http://isearch.babylon.com...' or other suspicious URLRemove Search.romandos.com from Mac OS XCick 'Go' and select 'Applications'Remove Search.romandos.com from Mac OS XClick on every malicious entry and select 'Move to Trash'Remove Search.romandos.com from Internet ExplorerClick on menu icon and select 'Manage add-ons'Remove Search.romandos.com from Internet ExplorerRight click on each of malicious entries and select 'Disable'Remove Search.romandos.com from Internet ExplorerDelete malicious URL, enter your desired domain name and click 'Apply' to save changesReset Internet ExplorerGo to 'Advanced' tab and click on 'Reset' button. Now select 'Delete personal settings' and click on 'Reset' button againRemove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeGo to Settings and select 'Choose what to clear'Remove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'Clear' buttonRemove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeOpen the start menu and select 'Task Manager'Remove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeRight-click 'Microsoft Edge' and select 'Go to details'Remove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeSelect 'More details' if 'Go to details' option fails to show upRemove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeFind Microsoft Edge entries and select 'End Task'Remove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeGo to Microsoft Edge folder on your computer, right-click every entry and click 'Delete'Remove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeFind Windows PowerShell, right-click it and select 'Run as administrator'Remove Search.romandos.com from Microsoft EdgeCopy and paste a required command and press 'Enter'Remove Search.romandos.com from Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and select 'Add-ons'Remove Search.romandos.com from Mozilla FirefoxSelect 'Extensions' and look for malicious entries. Click 'Remove' to get rid of each of themRemove Search.romandos.com from Mozilla FirefoxWhen in 'General' tab, delete malicious URL from 'Home Page' section or click on 'Restore to Default' button. Click 'OK' to save changesReset Mozilla FirefoxClick on menu icon and then on '?'. Select 'Troubleshooting Information'Reset Mozilla FirefoxClick on 'Reset Firefox' button for a couple of timesRemove Search.romandos.com from Google ChromeClick on menu icon. Select 'Tools' and 'Extensions'Remove Search.romandos.com from Google ChromeLook for malicious entries and delete each of them by clicking on the Trash bin iconRemove Search.romandos.com from Google ChromeAfter clicking on menu and 'Settings', select 'Set pages'Remove Search.romandos.com from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsRemove Search.romandos.com from Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', select 'Manage search engines...'Remove Search.romandos.com from Google ChromeClick 'X' to remove malicious URLsReset Google ChromeWhen in 'Settings', scroll down to 'Reset browser settings' button and click on itReset Google ChromeClick on 'Reset' button to complete your removalRemove Search.romandos.com from SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Preferences'Remove Search.romandos.com from SafariGo to 'Extensions' and uninstall malicious add-onsRemove Search.romandos.com from SafariWhen in 'General', delete malicious URL and enter your desired domain nameReset SafariClick on 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari...'Reset SafariSelect all options and click on 'Reset' button

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Distribution of Mac-hijacking parasites

Potentially unwanted programs that hijack browser’s settings are available for Mac and Windows; however, users of these operating systems often overlook important statements provided by software installers and end up with questionable software or applications on their computers without knowing.

If possible, customize the installation, says DieViren.de team of experts[3]. If you can see “Custom” or “Advanced” option, choose it without any hesitations. It will give you a possibility to drop off unwanted elements such as Romandos downloader that are bundled with your download.

Deleting Romandos with its components

If you were tricked into downloading this downloader to your PC system, make sure you get rid of it right away. The easiest way to exterminate potentially unwanted programs and, in this case, complete Romandos removal is to use a security software compatible with the operating system you use. You can find a list of suggested programs below.

If you feel like removing this browser hijacker by yourself, use the guidelines provided by our expert team to remove Romandos virus for good. Be diligent and make sure you do not leave any of hijacker’s components on your computer.

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Delete Search.romandos.com from Windows systems

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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).

If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.

Uninstall Search.romandos.com and related programs
Here, look for Search.romandos.com or any other recently installed suspicious programs.

Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.

Remove Search.romandos.com from Windows shortcuts
Right click on the shortcut of Mozilla Firefox and select Properties.

Go to Shortcut tab and look at the Target field. Delete malicious URL that is related to your virus.

Repeat steps that are given above with all browsers' shortcuts, including Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Make sure you check all locations of these shortcuts, including Desktop, Start Menu and taskbar.

Delete Search.romandos.com from Safari

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Delete every Safari extension that has relations with Genieo or Romandos.

Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences.

Here, select Extensions and look for Search.romandos.com or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.

Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Open your Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu section. Here, select Preferences as it was displayed previously and select General.

Here, look at the Homepage field. If it was altered by Search.romandos.com, remove unwanted link and enter the one that you want to use for your searches. Remember to include the "http://" before typing in the address of the page.

Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari....

Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Search.romandos.com removal process.